COLNAGO Freccia – authentic bike of Michele DANCELLI (1968)

Ernesto Colnago was born on February 9, 1932 in Cambiago, near Milan, Italy. At age 13 he entered in world of two wheels and immediately he fall in love with bikes and cycling. In 1952 he founded Colnago and started to work as mechanic for several professional teams. His first big success as a frame builder dates back in 1960 when Luigi Arienti won gold medal at the Rome Olympic games. Colnago’s bikes still have a domination of the world’s cycling sports because Ernesto was always an innovator and pioneer of new technologies which supposedly provide more efficency or comfort.

Colnago Freccia is one of Ernestos very early bikes and for sure one of the most collectible racing bikes. It was released in early 1960s, a predecessor of Colnago Super which became a legend with Eddy Merckx. The Freccia was designed for professionals riders and thanks to Columbus tubing, it was a synonym for stiffness and lightness. The ‘Freccia’ was fast like an arrow, got the name by typical ‘arrowhead’-designed seat stay caps and was a reference by which other racing bikes were judged back in 1960s.

Michele Dancelli 1968

Here we are proudly presenting another vintage racing jewel – 1968 Colnago Frecca – authentic bike of Michele DANCELLI from late 1968. Dancelli rode for Team Pepsi Cola Team in 1968, but already signed for Molteni Team. In the last part of 1968 season, he used COLNAGO Freccia bike which one is presented here. Original paint, original setup, GF+ bottom bracket. 

For all Colnago enthusiats. A museum piece.

Frame & Fork: Colnago Freccia, Columbus SL, GF+ bottom bracket

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 55 cm

– top tube (c-c): 55.2 cm

– headset tube: 12.5 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (PAT) ’68

Headset: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Prototype 1968

Shifters: Campagnolo Gran Sport (handlebar end version)

Stem: Cinelli (105 mm)

Hubs: Campagnolo Record 1st gen (high flange)

Rims: Martano

Freewheel: Regina Oro (5 speed)

Seatpost: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (27 mm)

Seat: BROOKS

Pedals: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Leather straps: Colnago

Toe cages: Christophe

Handlebar Tape: cloth, yellow

Tubulars: Continental Giro (new)

Condition: Frame was completely restored and refubrished by a professional guy. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are in good condition and are working fine.

Year: 1967-68

Price: SOLD (July 2021)